Imagination has no limits! That is why man has always sought ways to evolve by creating new unimaginable works. One of the greatest temptations that humanity has had is to conquer the waters of the planet, due to this they have led to the development of artificial islands around the world. These have had a great tourist impact, however, not all of them are built solely for this purpose., but also for industrial, structural or research purposes. We invite you to discover some of the most amazing artificial islands in the world.
Well, first of all we must know that an artificial island is basically sand and rocks built on some deposit. There are different forms of construction for these islands, one of them is by isolating some area by building channels and another is similar to that used in oil platforms.
The Pearl of Qatar, “The Pearl Qatar”
It is one of the largest artificial islands, it costs approximately four million square meters of island and is a large tourist complex full of hotels, spas, restaurants and amusement centers.
Balboa Island, “Balboa Island”
In the area of Newport Beach, California, is this island that began as a dock in Newport Bay and now comprises an area made up of three artificial islands. A place destined for recreation and summer vacations, it now has almost 3 thousand inhabitants. It offers its own and visitors a quiet place with great attractions.
Peberholm Island
Unlike most of these artificial creations, it is not populated AND kept away from the hand of man. This island is reserved only for researchers who are the ones who are allowed access in order to preserve their environment.
Kansai Island
Located in the Bay of Osaka, Japan, it was opened in 1994 with the purpose of being an airport. One of the most expensive civil works in its time and was awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the ten civil engineering monuments of the millennium.
Port Island, “Port Island”
Built between 1966 and 1981, it is located in Chuo-ku, in the port of Kobe, Japan. Here is the Coffee Museum of the «Ueshima Coffee Company» (UCC), parks, hotels and convention center, it also has an automated transportation system connecting the island with the Sannomiya station and the Kobe airport.
Islands “The World”
Located near the coast of Dubai is «The World», a project that began in 2003 and is still under construction. They are a set of 300 islands in the shape of a world map protected by an oval breakwater, these islands will be luxury residences, with shopping centers, restaurants and spas representing the place.
Palm Islands, “Plm Islands”
Also in Dubai, a few meters from «The World» is one of the largest artificial islands in the world that is still under construction, the name is due to its date palm shape, it is made up of three main sections: the trunk, the fronds and growing. This will be filled with commercial and residential infrastructures since its purposes are touristic.